This black satin folding umbrella has scalloped edges and a red lining. Decorating the parasol are black beads affixed in a floral design and a black lace cover. The wooden handle is painted in matching black and red.

A black metal band encircles this red velvet pincushion decorated with a black button at the top. Four straight pins with black heads are attached through the band. The small stuffed cushion is used in sewing to rigidly hold pins or needles.

This black metal sewing machine is mounted on a dark brown wooden table with two small drawers on the lower left hand side. Black metal legs support the table, and the machine includes a black metal foot pedal.

This black glass bottle is shaped like a bear in a sitting position with crossed arms. A reason for the production of black glass is that it protects the contents of bottles against the harmful effects of light. A melting technology based on the...

The brimmed hat is constructed of black straw and is enhanced with an ecru cotton crocheted covering. The hat has a rounded crown and a wide circular brim. The top of the hat is embellished with yellow, pink, white, purple, and blue silk...

The black fabric cape is embellished with small black plastic cylindrical shaped beads woven into a floral pattern. Designed to drape over the shoulders, the body of the cape is constructed of three pieces that taper inward from top to bottom....

The bottom section of this fan is made of black painted wood, while the top portion is dark pleated canvas with an edging of black velvet. One side of the fan is painted with a white floral design. The fan is closed by a small pin with porcelain...

The fan made of accordian pleated coarse black fabric and unfolds forming a full circle. The brass-tipped handles are made of wood covered with a thin layer of leather, and can be held together by a small metal clip.

This black sun bonnet has a quilted bill with ruffled edging. A ruffled cap is attached at back of the bill with a gathered ruffle extending at the bottom to cover the neck. Ties are attached to each side of the front of bonnet.

This object is made of two feathers in various colors: bright orange, red-orange, gold, brown, and black. The underside of the wing-shaped piece is covered with a black backing. The feathers could be used as a hair or millinery accessory.

Stone Fort Rifles Texas Militia hat. Flat black leather brim which is squared off in front. On either side of brim is a gold button bearing a 5 point star and letters T-E-X-A-S surrounding star, a gold rope is attached to the two buttons and lays...

Two long feathers are twisted together to form a spiral shape. One feather is black and the second is variegated shades of turquoise. The piece has a black taped base and could be attached to hat as a decorative accessory.

These long black feathers are gathered at the base with three short feathers and peach colored thread. The tall hair-like feathers each end in a tulip shaped plume. Also attached to the base is a cream colored tag. The feathers could be used as a...

The set of eleven unglazed, fired clay marbles are varied in color and size. Seven of the balls are black; three are in shades of brown and tan; and one is brown and black. Marbles can be used for a variety of children's games, and are often...

This small decorative hat is created from black velvet and sheer material with ruffled edges. Black bows are attached to the hat along with leaves, flowers, and small pieces of colored fabric. The hat is lined with coarse green material.

This black Karakul wool jacket has an off center button closure at the front and has gathering at the waist. Styled with long sleeves, slit cuffs, pockets, and a mandarin collar, it is lined with red satin. The right pocket has a purse enclosure,...

A side winder style pocket watch was manufactured by the Hamilton Watch Co. The face has black arabic numbers surrounded by smaller brown arabic numbers denoting seconds. A smaller seconds watch is included on the face of this watch. The back of...

This blouse is constructed of black polished cotton with leg of mutton sleeves that are extremely wide over the upper arm and narrow from the elbow to the wrist. The neckline is trimmed with ecru crocheted lace. The blouse closes at the front with...